July 02
Africa: Alarming Drop in Global Funding to People in War and Crisis
Norwegian Refugee Council
Halfway into 2024, only 18 percent of the funding needed for humanitarian assistance globally has been received. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nearly 1,500 IDPs Return to Tigray's Tselemti District 'Cautiously' Despite Lingering Fears
Addis Standard
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) have started to return to their villages in the Tselemti district, situated in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region. Read more »
June 30
East Africa: IGAD Ministers Want Education for Refugees
Independent (Kampala)
Education ministers in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bloc want member states to prioritise high quality education for disaster affected populations, 60% of… Read more »
June 28
Tanzania: Resettlement Brings Renewed Hope for Congolese Refugee Family in Tanzania
UNHCR
After 28 years in Tanzania's Nyarugusu refugee camp, Ekyamba Alonda, 49, his wife Yohali and ten children, stand on the brink of resettlement to the United States of America,… Read more »
June 27
Sudan: Sudanese Refugees Trapped in Ethiopian Forest Call for 'Immediate Evacuation'
The New Humanitarian
'We cannot sleep because of the threat of snakes, scorpions, and heavy rain.' Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Hunger Crisis - 'At Least Six Children Die Per Month' in South Darfur Camp
Dabanga
The El Sareif camp for displaced people, west of Nyala, South Darfur, faces a severe child malnutrition crisis. Motasem Abdelkareem Hajro, the camp's youth head, reported five to… Read more »
June 26
Zambia: UNHCR Operations Chief Observes Refugee Day and Kicks Off Inclusive Development and Solutions Dialogue
UNHCR
Mr Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has commended Zambia for its steadfast commitment to a progressive model for refugee protection and… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Food Crisis - IDPs Plead for Succour From Edo Gov'ship Candidates, Others
Leadership
Over 4,000 displaced persons taking shelter at the Home for the Needy, which plays host to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo State face imminent starvation as operators of… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Ebonyi Govt Builds IDPs' Camps, Stockpiles Food
Leadership
Ebonyi State government said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps have been built and food stocked to ensure adequate provision for any eventuality as the state witnesses… Read more »
Africa: Community Essential for Inclusion, Participation of Refugees in Africa
The Herald
The world last week celebrated the World Refugee Day. The day is celebrated on June 20 every year. Read more »
June 24
Africa: Two-Year Anniversary of the UN Secretary-General's Action Agenda On Internal Displacement
OCHA
Joint Statement by Principals of the UN Steering Group on Solutions to Internal Displacement: IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNDPO, UNDPPA, UNICEF and UNHCR Read more »
Kenya: University of Nairobi and UNHCR Launch Refugee Resource Centre, to Foster Research and Policy Changes On Forced Displacement
UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, and Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, officially inaugurated the… Read more »
Sudan: Urgent Plea to Aid Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda
Dabanga
The No to Women's Oppression initiative has launched an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community to resolve the crisis of Sudanese refugees stranded in the Kumer… Read more »
June 22
Uganda: Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala
Nile Post
In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football… Read more »
June 21
Africa: Record Levels of Displacement Amid Global Conflict and Natural Disasters
UN News
There are twice as many internally displaced people today as there were ten years ago - the largest numbers ever recorded, said Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal… Read more »
Namibia: Hungry, Homeless, Out in the Cold... Mariental Residents Find Refuge On Dumpsite
New Era
The adage that "one man's trash is another's treasure", sadly, is true for several destitute Mariental residents who have found refuge at a dumpsite, where others discard rubbish. Read more »
Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People [opinion]
New Times
As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shot Up Online Before South Africa Polls
allAfrica
The online conversation against immigrants in South Africa increased sharply in the lead-up to the recent national elections, reports the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural… Read more »
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action to Help Millions of Displaced People Across Africa
RFI
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's… Read more »
Africa: African Refugees Neglected As Crises Worsen [analysis]
ISS
World Refugee Day is a reminder that Africa and the world cannot peacefully maintain the current pace of displacement. Read more »
Mozambique: UN Refugee Agency Calls for International Commitment
AIM
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for renewed international commitment to finding solutions for displaced people in Mozambique. Read more »
Angola: UNHCR Praises Angola for the Protection of Refugees in the Country
ANGOP
The Angolan government's commitment to the protection of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) housed in the settlement of Lóvua, in the province of… Read more »
Angola: Angola Hosts 57,000 Refugees
ANGOP
Angola is home to 57,000 refugees and asylum seekers, who benefit from various social assistance policies carried out by the government and the United Nations High Commissioner for… Read more »
Egypt: UN Resident Coordinator in Cairo Thanks Egypt for Hosting Millions of Refugees
Egypt Online
On World Refugee Day, Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, expressed her gratitude to Egypt for hosting millions of refugees and for providing access to health and… Read more »